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RAC Insurance spokesperson Simon Williams said: “The sharp decline in the number of drivers who have received penalty points for leaving the scene of an accident is very worrying.

“Regrettably, it’s hard to imagine that the offence is happening less often than it has done in previous years, which perhaps calls into question whether there has been some kind of change in the way the police are processing these cases.

“Leaving the scene of an accident has far-reaching consequences: not trying to help someone in the event of a serious crash could lead to loss of life, and trying to escape involvement in a collision can lead to being prosecuted for an additional serious offence as well.

“This is why there can be never be a genuine excuse for leaving the scene of an accident, however minor.”